“We want public schools where students can thrive, teachers feel supported and parents can believe in,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith said. Mr Smith said, “In a recent media interview, Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain acknowledged that the PLP Government needs to rebuild the trust of parents and teachers. I appreciate his sentiment because trust is essential if education reform is going to succeed. Both deserve clarity, consistency and confidence in the direction of our public education system. “Parents deserve to see realistic timelines that are actually met.